The National Labour Commission (NLC) has directed the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) to end its ongoing strike.
The decision follows a Thursday (20/06/2024) hearing where the NLC informed CETAG that it would be pursuing legal action against the government to enforce its arbitral award orders for the association.
CETAG initiated the strike on June 14th, 2024, citing the government’s delay in implementing agreed-upon service conditions and the arbitral award, which includes a one-month salary payment for additional duties performed in 2022.
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The NLC is set to take the case to court on June 26th, 2024, and has demanded full implementation of the award by the government by that date.
Labour Consultant Austin Garmey, speaking to the media, confirmed the NLC’s stance, emphasizing that the commission “has directed the employer to go and fully implement this particular directive… an addendum to unabated states already.”
While CETAG has not yet formally agreed to end the strike, Garmey indicated that the association will consult with its members on the NLC’s ruling before making a decision.
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He stressed the importance of the government respecting the NLC’s orders, reiterating his confidence in a resolution.
The outcome of CETAG’s internal discussions and the government’s response to the NLC’s orders will be closely watched as the ongoing negotiations continue.
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The hope is that a resolution can be reached that addresses CETAG’s concerns while ensuring the uninterrupted operation of the colleges of education.